Fish and SeafoodMexican RichardObradovic Jun 17, 2025 42
Description
These Baja tacos bring the sea breeze to your plate — golden beer-battered fish, zesty cabbage slaw, creamy lime dressing, and a hint of spice. Light but satisfying, this dish turns a simple evening into a beachside memory.
Ingredients
🐟 400 g white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into strips (14 oz)
🍺 150 ml cold light beer (⅔ cup)
🌾 100 g all-purpose flour (¾ cup)
🥄 5 g baking powder (1 tsp)
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🌶️ ½ tsp paprika
🌽 8 small corn tortillas
🥬 150 g shredded cabbage (1 ½ cups)
🥕 1 small carrot, julienned
🍋 30 ml fresh lime juice (2 tbsp)
🥛 100 ml sour cream or Mexican crema (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)
🌿 8 g fresh cilantro, chopped (2 tbsp)
🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying
🌶️ Optional: hot sauce for serving
Preparation
1️⃣ Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, paprika, and salt. Slowly add the cold beer and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the slaw: In another bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, lime juice, crema, cilantro, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and refrigerate.
3️⃣ Fry the fish: Heat oil in a deep skillet. Dip each fish strip into the batter, then fry until golden and crispy (about 3–4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Warm the tortillas: Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
5️⃣ Assemble: Place a few pieces of fried fish on each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw and optional hot sauce.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 20 min
🔥 Cook: 15 min
🕒 Total: 35 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: 460 kcal
💪 Protein: 23 g
🧈 Fat: 22 g (4 g saturated)
🍞 Carbohydrates: 38 g
🧂 Sodium: 520 mg
Advice
For extra crispy fish, fry in small batches and don’t overcrowd the pan.
Status
🌮 Golden-fried fish, zesty slaw, and creamy lime dressing — Baja tacos bring the sunshine.
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